Initial D Arcade Stage 5 (頭文字D Arcade Stage 5, Inisharu D Arcade Stage 5) is a 2009 racing arcade game developed by Sega AM3 and published by Sega Corporation. It was developed for the Sega Lindbergh arcade system and was the last in the series to be developed on the system. It is the fifth game in the Initial D Arcade Stage series and the fourteenth video game to be based on the Initial D series.
The game features a drastic overhaul of physics and driving mechanics compared to Initial D Arcade Stage 4, tweaking core gameplay mechanics such as braking and taking corners. A new, limited-time mode called Driver’s Event Mode was introduced through Sega’s ALL.Net network service, allowing players to compete in nationwide events and time attack challenges under specific regulations (such as mountain passes and drivetrain types). The scale of these events varies from local (regional or prefectural) to national levels.[4][5]
The game retains all game modes from the previous title, with the Legend of the Streets story mode now expanding to include new rivals and courses from the first part of the Kanagawa Expedition arc of Initial D. Several previously featured courses have also been redesigned, including Akina and Myogi, while Nagao makes its debut.[6] Happogahara, which previously appeared in Initial D Arcade Stage Ver. 3, is also reintroduced.[4][7]
New character rivals are added to the game, including members of Team 246 and Racing Team Katagiri Street Version, such as Satoshi Omiya, Kobayakawa, Kai Kogashiwa (Nagao Variant), and Hideo Minagawa. The Fake Project D characters also make an appearance, along with Tomoyuki Tachi, who last appeared in Arcade Stage Ver. 3.[4][8]
Five new vehicles have been added to the game, many of which were highly requested by players: Toyota Supra RZ (JZA80), Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII GSR (CT9A), Mazda Roadster RS (NB8C), Toyota MR-S S-Edition (ZZW30), and Mazda RX-7 Type RS (FD3S).[7] Thus totaling the vehicle count in the game to thirty-one vehicles.[4]
Players could also transfer their IC Card data from Arcade Stage 4, allowing them to retain their driver name, vehicles, tuning parts, My Character customization, driving class, and other data in Arcade Stage 5.[4][9]
Characters[]
In alphabetical order:
- Wataru Akiyama
- Fake Project D
- Bunta Fujiwara
- Takumi Fujiwara
- Kozo Hoshino
- Koichiro Iketani
- Seiji Iwaki
- Kyoko Iwase
- Toshiya Joshima
- Kenji
- Kobayakawa
- Kai Kogashiwa
- Hideo Minagawa
- Kenta Nakamura
- Takeshi Nakazato
- Daiki Ninomiya
- Satoshi Omiya
- Smiley Sakai
- Mako Sato (as part of Impact Blue)
- Sayuki (as part of Impact Blue)
- Shingo Shoji
- Kyoichi Sudo
- Tomoyuki Tachi
- Keisuke Takahashi
- Ryosuke Takahashi
- Itsuki Takeuchi
- Two Guys From Tokyo
Cars[]
Honda[]
Mazda[]
- Eunos Roadster (NA6CE)
- Roadster RS (NB8C)
- SAVANNA RX-7 ∞ III (FC3S)
- ɛ̃fini RX-7 Type R (FD3S)
- RX-7 Type RS (FD3S)
- RX-8 Type S (SE3P)
Mitsubishi[]
- Lancer Evolution III GSR (CE9A)
- Lancer Evolution IV RS (CN9A)
- Lancer Evolution VII GSR (CT9A)
- Lancer Evolution IX GSR (CT9A)
Nissan[]
- 180SX Type II (RPS13)
- SilEighty (RPS13)
- Silvia K's (S13)
- Silvia Q's (S14)
- Silvia Spec-R (S15)
- Skyline GT-R V-Spec II (BNR32)
- Skyline GT-R V-Spec II Nür (BNR34)
Subaru[]
Suzuki[]
Toyota[]
- Altezza RS200 Z Edition (SXE10)
- Corolla Levin SR (AE85)
- Corolla Levin GT-APEX (AE86)
- MR2 G-Limited (SW20)
- MR-S S-Edition (ZZW30)
- Supra RZ (JZA80)
- Sprinter Trueno 3door GT-APEX (AE86)
Courses[]
- Akina Lake (Easy)
- Myogi (Normal)
- Akagi (Hard)
- Akina (Hard)
- Irohazaka (Hard)
- Happogahara (Expert)
- Tsukuba (Expert)
- Nagao (Expert)
Soundtrack[]
| Use | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| Opening | Blazability | m.o.v.e |
| Akina Lake | Looka Bomba | Go 2 |
| Myogi | Sun In The Rain | Manuel |
| Akagi | Sweet Sixteen Girl | Candy Taylor |
| Akina (day) | Love Is The Name Of Love | Irene |
| Akina (night) | Adrenaline | Manuel |
| Akina (vs Bunta) | Right Now | Dark Angels |
| Irohazaka | Black U.F.O. | Lupin |
| Happogahara (day) | Gas Gas Gas | Manuel |
| Happogahara (night) | Chemical Love | Kevin & Cherry |
| Tsukuba (day) | Disco Fire | Dave Rodgers |
| Tsukuba (night) | Midnight Love | Neo |
| Nagao (day) | Rockin' Hardcore | Fastway |
| Nagao (night) | Speed Man | Dave Simon |
| Nagao (Project D) | Fighting! | Cody |
| Ending | Lady Butterfly | m.o.v.e |
Updates[]
Ver.1.1[]
The implementation date is January 28, 2010.
Gallery[]
Miscellaneous[]
Promotional Material[]
Flyers and Posters[]
Characters[]
Cars[]
Courses[]
Loading Screens[]
References[]
- ↑ Fujiwara Tofu Shop (December 30, 2019). "Initial D Arcade Stage 5 - Part #30 - Bunta Fujiwara (ENG SUB)". Youtube. Retrieved on February 17, 2025.
- ↑ "Initial D ARCADE STAGE 5 - VGMdb". VGMdb. Retrieved on February 17, 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "INITIAL D GAMES OFFICIAL WEB SITE" (ja). Archived from the original on April 9, 2011. Retrieved on February 17, 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 "INITIAL D GAMES OFFICIAL WEB SITE ゲーム紹介" (ja). Archived from the original on August 10, 2011. Retrieved on February 18, 2025.
- ↑ "SEGA ARCADE GAME HISTORY 頭文字D ARCADE STAGE 5" (ja). SEGA. Retrieved on February 18, 2025.
- ↑ "頭文字D ARCADE STAGE 5 - Amusement Journal". Amusement Journal. Retrieved on February 18, 2025.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 レスポンス編集部 (February 25, 2009). "アーケード『頭文字D ARCADE STAGE 5』稼動開始…コース＆車種追加" (ja). Automotive media Response. Retrieved on February 18, 2025.
- ↑ Davey Hidaka (February 4, 2009). "アーケード『頭文字D ARCADE STAGE 5』…神奈川エリアでの激戦が展開!" (ja). Automotive media Response. Retrieved on February 18, 2025.
- ↑ Shinji Nakano (February 25, 2009). "セガ、AC「頭文字D ARCADE STAGE 5」「走り屋イベントモード」などを追加して稼動開始" (ja). GAME Watch. Retrieved on February 18, 2025.
External Links[]
- Official Website - Archived on archive.org (Japanese)